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    My Loup

    4.4 (124 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndAmerican, French
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    beets with tomato, arugula, and sunflower seed sauce/paste

    What a meal... While waiting for my seat at the bar, I ordered a drink with the host. When it arrived, it was instead a drink I had noticed on the menu and was sure I would hate. The bartender and host immediately apologized, but offered me to taste the wrong drink while getting ready to prepare the correct one, and it was excellent. I took it as a sign to order the Let Us Cook and Let Us Pour, and had an excellent experience. The sea urchin and pickled shrimp were delicious and beautiful. The beets were truly a perfect dish. The rillette, escar-roll, and croquette were each delicious in their own way (though I'll admit I still don't get the point of black truffle), with the rillette the winner of the three. Having had Dinic's for lunch, and two beers at Monk's at 3, I probably didn't need the sweetbreads/sausage/peppers with the fries and mayo, and even without the earlier eating it might have been a bit too much fat that late in the meal. I also had a bit of trouble keeping up with the wine that came with Let Us Pour, though the pairings were on point. But the chocolate cake with mousse, accompanied by the Adonis cocktail of Montenegro, Amontillado, and vermouth, were an excellent capstone. The service (other than the ultimately fortuitous cocktail error) was excellent, and I'd recommend this spot, and the Let Us Cook, to anyone feeling adventurous and hungry. Thank you!

    Sharika M.

    My rating is reflective of the food being underwhelming. It seemed like random ingredients were put together without thinking whether or not they complimented one another. If they could compliment one another, the dishes left me wanting something more to take the dish to the next level. We sat at the bar, although we don't consume alcohol, I didn't feel like our server made us feel bad about that. It's a very dim, intimate setting. Razor Clams, Leeks, Peas (3/5) - the dish itself is very refreshing and light, the clams seemed hidden Pickled Shrimp, Aioli, Saltines (5/5) - loved the aioli, the pickled shrimp was unique and the juice it was sitting in had a great punch Softshell Crab, Sauce Paloise (4/5) - the batter was the perfect amount and the hollandaise sauce paired well, the greens on top provided a spat of freshness Extra Sour Sourdough, Cultured Butter, Pickles (2/5) - plenty of sourdough, not sure what makes it "extra", cultured butter wasn't anything special, although I love pickles, these could have very well been store bought Lamb Shoulder, Lentils, Turnips, Anchovy (1/5) - the lamb itself was tender and fell apart, but everything on the plate was bitter, the anchovies had no business being paired with lamb, the dish needed some acidity either from a citrus or a fresh vegetable Strawberry Semifreddo, Lemon Curd Pavlova (5/5) - WOW, one of the best desserts I have had in a higher end restaurant in Philly, the crisp meringue added great texture to the dish The menu items rotate so I went in wanting to order certain things but did not find them offered - which is OK! Plenty of food for two of us!

    Cocktails
    Esther L.

    We really enjoyed our dinner here. The restaurant was beautiful- loved the all the cookbooks on the bookshelves. The cocktails were really good. Our favorites were the picked shrimp, cold roast lamb leg and escar-roll. Our server Dan was really kind, attentive and helpful. He was sweet in asking what we were celebrating and gave a card and little treats at the end of dinner. We truly enjoyed our time here and it was fun to reminisce on our time to Paris last year. :)

    Apple Stuffed Cabbage, Winter Crunch
    Araba N.

    A+! It took a while to decide how to proceed with the ordering at My Loup, but I suspect you can't go wrong no matter what you decide. Similar to an omakase, My Loup has a "Let Us Cook For you" option. It's $125 for this option, and given the price ranges of the dishes on the menu, you're guaranteed to cover a broad swath of menu items regardless of whether you go with the Let Us Cook For You option or select $125 worth of menu items to order. While My Loup's menu frequently changes--stated on their website as changing daily--there are some items that seem to stay consistent. The Green Garlic 'Escar-roll' seems to be a staple menu item. And for a good reason! Who would have thought a garlic knot of bread in a green sauce could be so tasty. A lot of other menu items went above and beyond expectations like the apple stuffed cabbage with winter crunch and the roast chicken. On the flip side, the pickled shrimp with aioli and saltines is a popular menu item that I found very uninteresting. Given the mix of solid menu items that are consistently on the menu and the ever-changing new options, I look forward to returning. Very good and IMO, under-hyped restaurant!

    Angela L.

    Really mixed feeling and not sure if we didn't try the right dishes, although knowing it is a rotating menu. Service was extremely on point with attention to detail. Dishes were enjoyable, especially the cabbage and apple dish but nothing blew us away. Pickled shrimp which seemed like a customors favorite was delicious and definitely add the basil leaf to each shrimp/cracker - it will enhance the flavor! Unfortunately the extra sourdough bread (and we love our breads) was extremely hard and not chewy at all. The butter was hard and bland as well. It was one of those awkward moments where we looked at one another exchanging looks of "is this really what it's supposed to taste like?". We'd love to give it another shot in the future though since are we big fan of the owners!

    Scallop and blood sausage was
    Miles A.

    Quaint front entrance that you might miss walking by, enter the door and up a few steps to the front dining area, bar, and then main back dining area. Staff are all great here from the host to bartender to servers / runners to making sure you have a good experience. The place is very loud if they're busy which may not be ideal. Cocktails at the bar are very well made, and they have an extensive wine menu. Tried a few different plates by choice instead of doing the tasting menu option. Extra sour sourdough is a must get, amplified by the creamy whipped butter. If you like sourdough, this may be among the best, plus you get some huge slices too. The sungolds and beets over sunflower purée had some subtle but good flavor, though felt like this was missing something to enhance the produce. Scallop with boudin noir (blood sausage) was interesting as on one hand the blood sausage with apple compote was quite unique and tasty, the scallops, though perfect on their own, kind of fell to the wayside being overshadowed. Fried skate cheek had a sweet, creamy sauce that was nice. Didn't overpower the skate and added a lot of flavor. The chocolate cake although being good, didn't have any special characteristics - would try a different option next time. I'd like to come try new courses when the menu is updated in a future season as the originality with dishes is great to try. If being very critical against other higher level cooking, I'd say my experience felt more like a 4/5 though the vision of the chef and spark for delicious food was apparent just may have been an off night (they were very busy with a larger group). Thanks

    Dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives
    Anna S.

    By far, my favorite meal of our entire trip to Philly (and we tried a lot of places so that's saying something). We made a reservation at the bar and our seats were ready within 2 minutes of our arrival. The host was really friendly and welcoming. We quickly learned that our bartender had lived in Baltimore before so we already felt a personal connection to her. Both bartenders, Jillian and Lillian, were incredible. The dirty martini that Lillian made for me was by far the best dirty martini I've ever had. Seriously! I still think about it months later. The olive brine is house made and the blue cheese stuffed olives were the perfect temperature and consistency. They were happy to work around my gluten free dietary restriction and even consulted with the kitchen to mark up a custom menu just for me. I so appreciated the extra step they took to make sure I enjoyed what I could from the menu. All the food came out quickly, too. We ordered the razor clams, two oysters, lamb ribs with rhubar-BBQ sauce, the chorizo stuffed squid, and the chopped salad. Everything was incredible. The lamb ribs with the rhubarb were amazing. Such a fun and delicious combo. The seafood was fresh and well prepared. The chorizo stuffed squid was absolutely insane! Something I've never had before that I wish I saw on more menus because, WOW! To finish it all out, we got the strawberry and pistachio soft serve ice cream for dessert which is a collab with the local 1-900 ice cream shop. SUCH an amazing way to finish an amazing meal. I will 1000% be back to My Loup in the future. We left feeling full and happy. Service was incredible, the space is gorgeous, and the food was delicious.

    Extra Sour Sourdough and Pickles
    Ash Y.

    We booked a reservation about a week in advance and the only spot left for Friday night was 9 PM, which we jumped on immediately. At first, I was a little worried about going in so late since the kitchen closes at 10 PM, but it turns out my concern was unnecessary. Even as we were finishing up, other tables were still being seated after 9:45, so we never felt rushed. My husband and I debated trying the "Let Us Cook" option, which is essentially a 4 course chef's choice menu, but ultimately decided to order a variety of plates to share instead (around 10 total). I'm glad we did, because it gave us the chance to experience so many different flavors and creative dishes. Highlights included the playful pickled shrimp and saltine "lunchables" and a polenta with corn and chanterelles that I'll be dreaming about for a long time. Every plate that came out was balanced, unique, and delicious. It was clear how much thought and creativity went into each dish. I went in with high expectations and My Loup really delivered. Between the inventive food, warm service, and lively atmosphere, this is the kind of restaurant that makes you excited about dining out. We left feeling more than satisfied and can't wait to come back.

    Alice L.

    beautiful date night spot! this is my first time back to my loup since they first opened, and the food here is just as good as i remember. my boyfriend and i shared the salad niçoise and the escar-rolls. the escar-rolls were delicious and drenched in garlic butter and parmesan -- i could've eaten three of them myself, so good. the salad niçoise was a miss for me. extremely tiny salad for $22, and i did not like the dressing which tasted very mayo heavy. for our mains, we shared the roast chicken and the duck à l'orange. the chicken was juicy and the fries it came with were perfectly crisp and salty. the duck was amazing, it was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the sauce was bright and packed with flavor. i'm also a huge fan of golden beets, they were lightly sweet and delightful! thinking about the duck is making me hungry... we ended the night with a sundae which was tart with pieces of sour fruit/candy mixed in. i could've done without the sour bits, but it was a good palette cleanser and a light way to end the night. service was extremely fast, almost too much so. as soon as we finished one dish, our waiter was there to take it away. our waters were never empty. they did tell us multiple times to take our time, but everything moved so fast we were out in under an hour and a half. overall, i had a great experience and i'm chalking up the unfortunate salad to poor ordering on my part. definitely not as great as her place, but worth a visit nonetheless!

    The bar scene
    Patrick B.

    Top dining experience, from greeting to farewell. Service was impeccable, helpful and efficient. Bar is good and menu is very interesting. Every dish we tried was delicious. Don't miss dessert! Will be one of our go-to places in Philly.

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    Sam R.

    Amazing food and service! Came for my wife's birthday and went with the "let us cook for you" option which was $125 pp. 4 courses but tons of food- we were stuffed! Our waiter, Dan, was the best and indulged my corny high-fives. Best bite of the night for me was the lobster hazelnut squash- a savory yet sweet dish. Hunks of lobster, some sage, nested on a perfectly baked sliver of squash and a hazelnut cream sauce that maybe had a hint of caramel?... omg! It was fall-tasting fantastic! I essentially drank the bowl ... just the right balance of savory, sweet, and decadent. So many flavors at once but perfectly balanced. My wife's best bite was the veal sweetbreads- and yes it was so good! I suspect it was brined/ maybe braised prior to grilling because it was so tender and delicious. It came over a bed of split peas and kale which paired wonderfully- such a robust flavor and not at all gamey. Next favorite was the pickled shrimp- a must-get! Hearty shrimp, tart pickling, fresh basil, great mayo - this was a favorite from the first course! The halibut clam chowder dish was unfortunately our least favorite... but then again, we don't love clams. The sauce was just a bit bitter to us for some reason. But it was still a decent dish and the fish was cooked perfectly. Overall, it was an outstanding experience - fun vibes, amazing food, great service! We will definitely return. Oh and they all signed a birthday card and gave it to my wife along with a candled cake- such a nice personal touch! Thank you again, My Loup!

    Pastrami
    Sara G.

    Returned to My Loup, this time on a Friday at 7. Thrilled to sit in the main dining room this time, as its cozy and gorgeous. We decided to splurge and have the chef cook for us (125/ per person). This was a great decision as we got to try a huge array of dishes and with very generous portions including: A beautiful seafood platter of (1) 6 oysters, (2) a pair of Maine Sea Urchins, Sweet Potato, Brioche, and (3) Bay Scallops, Parsnip, Hazelnut, Asian Pear. Every bite was fresh and new, and the whole thing was beautiful. Plus we got the pickled shrimp on the side! After that, we were presented with Cold Roast Pork, Bagna Cauda, Celery, Capers, Fries (astonishingly good); Chicories, Apples, Cheddar, Buttermilk, Winter Crunch; and Pastrami Beef Tartare, Latkes, Yellow Mustard, Fixings. Next we shared Grilled Bone-In Turbot, Potato, Spinach, Mussels. Finally, there was a raisin crème brûlée and an ice cream. And two Rice Krispie treats to take home! We started with cocktails and then had a bottle of orange wine from Slovenia. We interacted with about 4 different staff, all lovely and very informed. This place is a true gem. Not cheap, but very high value.

    Sara G.

    When The New York Times included My Loup in its 2023 list of the 50 best restaurants in the United States, and Eater named it one of the twelve best new restaurants in the nation, you go!! I agree with these experts. My Loup is a French restaurant that opened in May 2023. The culinary team is led by chefs and life partners Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp. The menu at My Loup is eclectic and ever-changing. These chefs are creative and seasonal. My faves were the pickled shrimp served with aioli and Saltines and beautifully prepared seafood options like sea bass. delicious! Very much enjoyed this menu.

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    0.0 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

    Such an eclectic, whimsical, romantic atmosphere--you immediately feel like you've stepped into…read moresomewhere special. Our waitress was an absolute sweetheart. You could tell she genuinely wanted to connect with every guest and make sure they had a great experience. We started with the roasted oysters, and they were easily the best roasted oysters I've had in a very long time--if not the best ever. For pizza, we went with our waitress's recommendation and ordered the corn and jalapeño pizza. Definitely not a combination I ever would have thought to put together, but whoever came up with it--thank you! The homemade crust was perfectly crispy, and the combination of flavors was incredible. Sweet, savory, a little heat--it was a total flavor bomb in the best possible way. Such a fun atmosphere, wonderful service, and food that surprised us in all the right ways. We'll definitely remember this one!

    Food Quality & Taste- 3.5/5 The food was good. Standouts?…read moreThe Butternut Squash Soup! The Butternut Fried Chicken Sandwich was a little spicier than I anticipated. It was also a nice portion size, particularly since it was a lunch special. -Mantra Meldoy- 3/5 -Butternut Squash Bisque- 4/5 -Butternut Fried Chicken- 3/5 Service- 4/5 The service was great! Very quick and attentive. I appreciate a server who is anticipatory. My water glass was never empty. Atmosphere- 5/5 Wilder is beautiful inside. There's an upstairs and downstairs, and each section of the restaurant gives a different vibe. There's even a small outside seating area, if the weather is nice. Value- 4/5 Some prices are a little expensive, but the lunch special pricing is a steal. Generally, I think it's a strong value and would recommend the restaurant. Opportunities for Learning- 4/5 I went during Black History Month, and they had BHM drink and food specials. It was very creative. Also, how the restaurant got its name is also kind of cool! It's inspired by Gene Wilder. There are a few things to learn here, and I definitely left a little smarter.

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    Wilder - Private dining room

    Private dining room

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    Mussels and frites

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    Butcher and Singer

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    0.4 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square
    •$$$$

    A few days before the birth of our first child, one of my oldest friends came down from Brooklyn…read morefor what we understood would be my final properly indulgent night before parenthood. We have known each other since we were five, lived together in New York for six years, and stayed close through marriages, children, and jobs that occasionally made us question our sanity. He has seen me at my absolute best and worst, and he was also the person who helped me get fit and regain some discipline while we worked in finance and used excess to numb the misery of those jobs. Choosing Butcher & Singer gave the evening exactly the ceremonial weight it deserved. Steakhouses take on different meanings as you move through life. In your early twenties, an expense account dinner feels like the dream: free drinks and an extravagant meal while you are broke, eating ramen, and sitting at the bottom of the professional food chain. By your early thirties, after enough wining and dining in Midtown Manhattan, the ritual can feel exhausted, and another steakhouse dinner holds little appeal. In your early forties, with young children and fewer unstructured nights, catching up with a lifelong best friend over a great steak feels incredibly meaningful, partly because neither the dinner nor the friendship needs to become a weekly habit. That contrast was especially fitting because my friend is remarkably health-conscious and frugal despite being tremendously successful. He seldom strays from his disciplined diet, while I have historically been much more willing to wander toward fries, dessert, and whatever reckless topping appears on the menu. A traditional steakhouse lets both people leave satisfied: one can order a lean steak and vegetables, while the other can treat the table as permission to suspend judgment for two hours. We shared the same celebratory dinner, but our plates still reflected exactly who each of us had always been. Inside, Butcher & Singer delivers the classic steakhouse fantasy with extraordinary conviction. The soaring ceiling, monumental columns, and amber lighting give the dining room a glamorous scale, while the dark wood, painted murals, and small shaded lamps keep all that grandeur from becoming severe. This is where Stephen Starr's judgment becomes especially apparent, because both Butcher & Singer and nearby Barclay Prime depend on concepts that could age badly: one could become stuffy and antiquated, while the other could become glossy and artificial. Instead, Butcher & Singer still feels transportive, Barclay Prime remains contemporary and cool, and each succeeds because the design, service, and atmosphere are executed with total confidence. Our meal included what I believe was a Caesar salad, filet mignon, asparagus, fries, and a rich chocolate fudge cake. I added a blue cheese garnish to my steak, a completely unnecessary flourish that became the crown jewel on an already excellent piece of meat, while my friend kept his side of the table considerably cleaner. Parc creates a useful third point in Starr's small Rittenhouse constellation: its bar steak and burger offer a more casual form of red meat, somewhere between an ordinary dinner and the full ceremony of Butcher & Singer or Barclay Prime. I appreciate both, but a burger leaves me feeling heavier, while a properly cooked lean steak can feel filling and indulgent without ruining the rest of the night. Only one detail could have improved our experience. We sat at a small table near the host stand and the clock, which was comfortable and entirely reasonable for a table for two, but it left us slightly outside the dramatic center of the room. This was no one's fault, merely the kind of learned preference that comes from seeing the full room afterward and knowing where I would request to sit on a future visit. I hope to return when the budget allows, settle farther inside among the leather booths, glowing lamps, and sweep of the murals, and once again let Butcher & Singer make a rare night with an old friend feel worthy of savoring.

    This place is stunning on the inside and I absolutely love the lore of all the movies that have…read morebeen filmed inside and the various businesses that the building housed before the restaurant. With that, the food was good and it didn't feel just like your typical steakhouse and I attribute that to the service and how wonderful the staff was. We ordered the oysters, onion soup, delmanico steak, porter house, and the fillet. The table shared the hash brown which was absolutely delicious and by far one of the best items I've had at a steakhouse potato wise. We also ordered the asparagus and the seasonal corn dish. For dessert we had peanut butter tart, cheesecake, and ice cream. Over all this was a great experience and I would definitely come back.

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    Butcher and Singer - Main dining area from our table.

    Main dining area from our table.

    Butcher and Singer - Oysters

    Oysters

    Butcher and Singer - Front entrance from our table.

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    Front entrance from our table.

    My Loup - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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